New grad jobs ANYWHERE?

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I will be graduating with a BSN in Boston this May. After reading the thread:

https://allnurses.com/massachusetts-nurses/no-new-grad-303679.html

it has come to my attention that I may need to leave the state. My question is: Is there any urban/suburban area in the country where it's possible for a new grad without experience to find a job in a hospital? I'm just looking for med/surg. I'm not saying I'm going to leave, I just want to know about the job market in other areas.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

The job market for new RNs is still healthy in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas.

However, you will be earning a lot less money here than if you were to stay in Boston. The Dallas area hospitals pay an average of $23 hourly to new grads.

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Specializes in M/S, Travel Nursing, Pulmonary.

I am from Pittsburgh, PA. I know there, they still favor new grads (good sign ons, can start in any specialty you wish). Now, its been a year since I've been there and the hospital I learned at was closed down, but I'd be willing to bet as a new grad you will be fine.

I didnt have trouble finding work as staff here in WA where I am at now either. Lots of options here.

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SoCal area hospitals are still scoping out the new grads. Sign-on bonuses are still the norm here. Top pay is also the norm. Top housing prices is also the norm! ;)

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Houston, Texas hires new grads.

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Specializes in ER, ICU, Med-Surg.

Houston, Texas Lubbock, TX Austin, TX and Dallas, TX are all hiring

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I would love to leave Nevada but I was told I would have to stay for a year after getting licensed. Whats up with that? I thought I would just have to pay a fee to whatever state I move too.

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Specializes in CRNA.
I would love to leave Nevada but I was told I would have to stay for a year after getting licensed. Whats up with that? I thought I would just have to pay a fee to whatever state I move too.

You can work wherever you want. The NCLEX is a national test, not a test specific to Nevada grads. You do have to apply for a new RN license depending on which state you choose to live in. Seems stupid, but it does create yet another way for the goverment to take more of your money.

Hospitals all around the country are still taking in nurses. Trying to find a job in a big city where 5 seperate nursing schools already exist can sometimes create a hassle for a new grad finding a job. It has to do with that whole supply/demand factor. Nurses who are willing to move can always find a job.

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I just passed NCLEX this past Tuesday and got a call from a local hospital for a job offer that Friday. (yesterday)How's that for 'new grad'? The nursing field is still great in Alabama. I was nervous and thought the jobs were all gone especially because we had a local hospital close its doors recently. All thoese nurses were now out and looking and they all had experience. But, it all worked out. Network and check job websites often.

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You don't have to move too far. Balt/DC area has lots of options for new grads-so I'm told. I see openings and hospital web sites are still advertising sign on bonuses.

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Specializes in med/surg/tele/neuro/rehab/corrections.

If you're a BSN then Sharp in San Diego wants you badly LOL I've heard they can't hire enough BSN nurses (want to keep their magnet status)

Check out their website. They do have new grad programs too.

There a several new private BSN schools that have started in San Diego but one has not yet graduated their first class so no glut of BSN nurses yet.

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I will move to wherever I can get a job

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